Dining notes

Dine Out for Kids

Eighty-four area restaurants plan to participate in Communities in Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s (CIS) 18th annual Dine Out For Kids fundraiser Tuesday, which benefits public schools and economically disadvantaged students. A portion of that day’s sales at these places will be donated to CIS. Among them: Alexander Michael’s, Bad Daddy’s, Brio, Brixx, Crepe Cellar, Dogwood, Eddie’s Place, Five Guys, Bravo! Cucina Italian, Dressler’s, Mama Ricotta’s, Harpers, Dilworth Neighborhood Grill, The Melting Pot, Aria, Mert’s, Tupelo Honey, Reid’s, Sonny’s, Midwood Smokehouse, Nothing But Noodles and Village Tavern. New restaurants this year include 204 North Kitchen & Cocktails, Haberdish, Letty’s on Shamrock, Piedmont Social House, The Porter’s House and Which Wich. Visit www.cischarlotte.org for a full list.

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▪ Global Restaurant & Bar (314 Main St., Pineville) serves Father’s Day Brunch Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. First course features as choice of eggs benedict, French toast, fruit bowl or shrimp cocktail followed by an entrée of Western omelet, prime rib au jus, or shrimp and grits with strawberry parfait or chocolate roulade for dessert. Mimoas and Bloody Marys will also be served. $35. Children under 10 $12. Reservations: https://www.global-restaurant.com/reservations/ The Pineville restaurant also celebrates its first anniversary Tuesday with complimentary champagne or wine and Hors d’oeuvres from 5 to 6 p.m.

▪ Ri-Ra celebrates the 20th anniversary of Riverdance Thursday with dinner, dance and a debut. Dancers from the Walsh Kelley School of Dance will perform a tribute to Riverdance and guests will have a five-course menu and samples of Guinness products, including one that’s never been served in the United States before, according to the restaurant. The menu puts an Irish twist on chicken scallopini, curried lamb skewers, crab cakes, and cinnamon and cayenne-spiked chocolate mousse. $50 per person. https://www.freshtix.com/events/guinnessdinner